Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Scarlet Scarecrow


To the tune of 'Red Sails in the Sunset'

SCARLET SCARECROW

I'm Red Shirt the scarecrow!
I'm not a real man,
But I've got a purpose,
To do what I can.
The children have placed me
Out here at their school,
The little birds see me
And think I'm a fool!
My job is to flutter
Swing round in the breeze
Though people may mutter
'The poor thing hasn't got knees!'
I'm Red Shirt the scarecrow!
And I play my part
While standing so proudly!
A real work of art!
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Someone else standing in a garden here:
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11 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlOctober 6, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    This is such a simple yet effective scarecrow. What's the hair made of, I wonder?

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  2. marianOctober 6, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    now that's a rare sight..i LOVE him!

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  3. ellen bOctober 6, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Great shot and fun poem! Happy Ruby to you...

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  4. ShoshOctober 6, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    Wow, that's a creative scarecrow

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  5. Dr.JohnOctober 6, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Wow! Now your writing songs.

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  6. Margaret Gosden October 6, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Your scarecrow and rime are reminding me of a scarecrow story I was once fond of but for the life of me can't recall it now. Anyway, thanks for the reminder - eventually, my short term memory loss will return. It usually does. I am now updating blogs I follow, so I am adding my name to your followers - rather belatedly, I a afraid!

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  7. RalphOctober 6, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    This guy is none too scary. Probably too cute to scare a crow, but hey - red might be a bit of a devilish color to the avians, so perhaps they will respect him - enough to go to somebody else's farm...

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  8. MeikahOctober 6, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    I like the poem that goes with it. See, even a scarecrow has a purpose. Happy RT! :)

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  9. Megan, Life RevampedOctober 6, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    that's too cute for a scarecrow!
    come and visit my RubyTuesday if you have the time!

    have a great day ahead!
    xoxo

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  10. geraldgeeOctober 6, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Can I have that hat when you've finished with it?

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  11. Auntie EOctober 6, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    that should keep them away. Happy RT

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